Servings
8 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1½ lb lean ground turkey or lean beef (90–93%)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
High-Protein Cheese Layer
- 2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Lasagna Layers
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (whole-wheat or high-protein)
or no-boil noodles
or thin zucchini slices for lower-carb
Topping
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- Optional: extra Parmesan
Instructions
1. Make the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 10–15 minutes to let flavors develop.
2. Prepare the Protein Cheese Layer
In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
3. Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add a layer of noodles (3–4 noodles).
Spread ⅓ of the cheese mixture over noodles.
Top with 1 cup meat sauce.
Repeat layers two more times.
Finish with remaining mozzarella (and Parmesan if using).
4. Bake
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Additional Notes
- Meal prep win: Tastes even better the next day
- Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze individual portions for easy high-protein meals
Variations & Protein Boosts
- Stir 1 cup cooked lentils into the meat sauce
- Add chopped spinach to the cheese layer
- Use protein or chickpea lasagna noodles
- Mix a small amount of unflavored protein powder into the cottage cheese layer
Nutrition (Approx. per Serving)
Fat: ~12–18g
Calories: ~350–450
Protein: ~35–45g
Carbs: ~25–30g
